Types of sleeping bags
It is impossible to imagine a hiker without a sleeping bag. After all, it is almost impossible to sleep without it in the mountains or in the forest. The sleeping bag protects against night cold, helps to recuperate after a long grueling ascent and prepare for conquering new peaks.
Sleeping bags come in two main forms - a cocoon and a blanket. The cocoon is a classical form: the trapezium narrowed to legs. Such sleeping bags have been used for more than a decade, because they allow you to cover the entire body, except for the face, and take up relatively little space in a backpack.
A blanket is a rectangular sleeping bag, similar in shape to an envelope. The peculiarity is that two sleeping blankets can be combined into one with the help of zippers and sleeping together, which is much warmer. But the blanket has significant drawbacks: a rather large weight and the absence of a hood. However, some models still have a hood.
There is also a cocoon derivative - a semi-cocoon. The difference between the semi-cocoon is that it has a zipper along the entire length, from head to toe. Therefore, it can be used at least as a sleeping bag, at least as a blanket.
How to choose a sleeping bag?
Stores offer a large selection of sleeping bags, and it is easy for a beginner to get lost in this variety. But not everything is as complicated as it seems at first glance. Before you buy a sleeping bag, you should understand where are you going to go with it. It's about the temperature range. For summer trips to the Carpathians, a light sleeping bag will be enough, while high mountains like the Himalayas require careful equipment and, accordingly, a warm sleeping bag. Manufacturers usually list three temperatures: minimum, comfort, and maximum. In TheRide online store you can buy sleeping bags for any temperature range at an attractive price with delivery throughout Ukraine, including Kyiv and other regions.
When choosing a sleeping bag, it is also important to decide on the material. The most popular fillers:
- microfiber;
- natural fluff;
- synthetic winterizer;
- polyester;
- holofiber;
- thermolight;
- Thermal R.
The only natural filling is goose or duck down. It is very light, soft, well ventilated and keeps in good condition for a long time. It is suitable for harsh winter conditions. However, a down sleeping bag is difficult to care for, and if it gets wet, it will be problematic to dry it. The price of a down sleeping bag is quite high by the standards of Kyiv and Ukraine, but if you are planning a hike to a great height, you should buy just such a sleeping bag. With serious and regular tourism, such a sleeping bag justifies its cost.
Synthetic fillers are cheaper, but this does not mean that they are worse. Synthetics do not retain moisture. In addition, even a wet synthetic sleeping bag retains heat perfectly. Synthetics will definitely not cause allergies. The disadvantage of synthetic fillers is their volume and weight. According to these parameters, they are inferior to down.
There are also combined sleeping bags, in which there is both down and synthetics. This is a kind of compromise that allows you to achieve optimal qualities. The materials compensate for the shortcomings of each other, so these sleeping bags are usually quite light and at the same time they warm perfectly.
Sleeping bags at TheRide.com.ua with delivery in Kyiv and Ukraine
theride online store .com.ua (Ukraine) offers a large selection of equipment for tourists and extreme sports: sleeping bags, clothes and equipment. Sleeping bag prices vary over a fairly wide range, so you can always buy a sleeping bag that suits the price and features. We represent the world's best brands such as Deuter, THE NORTH FACE and VAUDE, therefore, the equipment will pay for itself through long service life and comfort, which can not always be provided by more budget models. In addition, we often have a special promotion on a number of sleeping bags from our old collections, so you can save money without sacrificing quality.